Aug 19, 2011

Yeah, it's hard to stay positive in the face of adversity, but without hope, why would you even get out of bed in the morning?

No reason to. If it doesn't get any better than this, what's the point?

I'm looking forward to better. I know better days are coming. They always do.

Life is full of hills and valleys. Just when you think you're as low as you can go, it gets lower. Then higher. And when you think it won't get higher, it does. And then low again.

Stop basing your happiness on your circumstances, on the degree of highness & lowness in your life. Start making up your mind before you ever get out of bed that it's going to be a great day. Then see what happens.

Aug 12, 2011

If a child says, "When I grow up, I'm going to live in the ocean and grow long rabbit ears to propel myself around" do you respond "Wow! That sounds exciting! Tell me more!" or "Don't be silly. You can't breathe under water. ..."

If a child says, "I want to be a teacher when I grow up" do you say "Really? What subject would you most like to teach?" or "They're a dime a dozen. You'll always be broke."

Successful Families

The goal of any business is success. If your Catholic family were a business, how would you define and measure success? Adherence to the Magisterium of the Church? Money management? Positive relationships? Positive impact on the world around you? How about all of the above?

Important disclaimer: Connie is not a professional attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, psychologist, psychic, nor any occupation which requires licensure. All advice is freely given, for entertainment and/or edification only, for you to accept or ignore at your discernment.